Suicide bomber kills 7 at Wedding in Pakistan; blast collapses roof while guests were dancing | Video

Among the dead was Waheedullah Mehsud, alias Jigri Mehsud, a peace committee leader and former militant who had surrendered to the state.

At least seven people were killed and 25 others injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest during a wedding ceremony in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday.

The attack occurred at the residence of Noor Alam Mehsud, a pro-government community leader in Dera Ismail Khan district, as guests were dancing at the crowded venue. The powerful blast caused the roof to collapse, hampering rescue efforts and trapping victims beneath the debris.

Among the dead was Waheedullah Mehsud, alias Jigri Mehsud, a peace committee leader and former militant who had surrendered to the state.

Pakistani Taliban suspected

While no group has claimed responsibility, the Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan) is suspected to be behind the attack.

Rescue efforts underway

Bilal Ahmed Faizi, spokesperson for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rescue 1122, informed Dawn News that rescuers had transported five bodies and 10 injured people to a hospital. He noted that seven ambulances, a fire vehicle, and a disaster response vehicle were quickly sent to the scene after the incident, with operations still underway.

District Police Officer (DPO) Sahibzada confirmed the explosion was a suicide blast. "It is premature to say anything about the casualties," he said. He added that an emergency had been declared at the District Headquarter Hospital.

Government response

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has requested a report on the Dera blast incident, according to Dawn News. He expressed grief over the incident and assured that all possible medical assistance would be provided to the injured.

Pattern of attacks on Peace Committees

This is not the first attack on the peace committee. Earlier this month, Dawn News had reported that four of its members were shot dead by armed assailants in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In November 2025, seven people were killed in another attack on a peace committee office in Bannu. Police told Dawn News that one of the victims was a "good Talib," a term used for former militants who have surrendered to the state, while the remaining victims were his relatives.

(With ANI Inputs)